What we’re about
We are a group of Power BI and Modern Excel enthusiasts. This group is dedicated to running monthly meetings to share techniques and inspire incredible data analytics and dashboards using Power BI and the Modern Excel tools (Power Pivot and Power Query).
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Embark on an Epic Minesweeper Excel Adventure with ChatGPT | Tom HinkleLink visible for attendees
SESSION TRACK:
ExcelSESSION OUTLINE:
Prepare for an exhilarating quest as we journey through the creation of Minesweeper in Excel, aided by ChatGPT, in just 60 minutes! Together, we'll tackle challenges, navigate coding pitfalls, and celebrate triumphs. Are you ready to dive into this epic adventure? Let's embark on our thrilling Minesweeper journey, lead by Microsoft MVP Tom Hinkle!SPEAKER PROFILE:
A lifelong learner with a long career in data and analytics, Tom Hinkle created his first Excel model in the 1990s! Over the last 20+ years he has worked at different financial institutions such as Bank of America, Wachovia, and TIAA.
Tom has a passion for showing others how to solve problems with Excel and many other tools. He received a Microsoft MVP award for Office 356 in 2023, is active on LinkedIn, and has an Excel course on Teachable. Outside of work, Tom enjoys doing things with his family, going to the beach, skiing (water and snow), and playing games.Connect with and follow Tom online at:
- Website: https://excel-cafe.teachable.com/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomsDataAcademy
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomhinkleclt/
TENTATIVE AGENDA (subject to change, all times listed are in Pacific Time):
- 4:45pm Teams Meeting opens to attendees to begin joining
- 5:00pm-5:05pm Welcome and Meeting Overview
- 5:05pm-6:05 Feature Presentation
- 6:05pm-6:10pm Meeting Wrap-up
REGISTRATION:
This meet-up will be hosted on Microsoft Teams, and will be recorded to share with others who were not able to attend live. You must RSVP for the event in order to access the Teams Meeting link.JOINING THE EVENT:
Attendees can join the Teams Meeting starting at 4:45pm on the night of the event. The link will be visible only if you RSVP beforehand.
Once the event gets underway at 5:00pm, we ask that attendees make sure they are on MUTE, so background noise and distractions are minimized.During the presentation, attendees can type questions and comments into the chat area, which will be monitored by the event hosts. There will be time for Q&A at the end, where attendees can un-mute their mic and even share their video to ask questions.
**NOTE: As mentioned above, this event will be recorded and shared online, so attendee information may be visible in the recording.
- Power BI Git Integration: A Live Demo | Michael OlafusiLink visible for attendees
SESSION TRACK:
Power BISESSION OUTLINE:
First, we'll take a look at some of the latest features and updates to Power BI Desktop.Next, Microsoft MVP Michael Olafusi will give us a live demo of Power BI Git integration. For a very long time, companies and individuals who actively use Power BI have wanted a proper version control system. People have used all sorts of hacks from SharePoint to network folders that are automatically backed up. Finally, we now have a proper version control system! This session will be a live demo of how to set up the native Git integration within Power BI service and carry out a true CI/CD (continuous integration/continuous delivery).
SPEAKER PROFILE:
Michael Olafusi is a 9-time Microsoft MVP and founder of MHS Analytics Inc. Canada. He enjoys sharing his data analysis knowledge with others and buying more books than he has time to read. He is obsessed with two wheels and doesn’t know how his first full winter in Canada will go.Connect with and follow Michael online at:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafusimichael
- Website & Blog: https://www.mhsanalytics.com/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/olafusimichael
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/olafusimichael
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/urBizEdge
TENTATIVE AGENDA (subject to change, all times listed are in Pacific Time):
- 4:45pm Teams Meeting opens to attendees to begin joining
- 5:00pm-5:05pm Welcome and Meeting Overview
- 5:05pm-5:20pm What's New in Power BI
- 5:20pm-6:20pm Feature Presentation
- 6:20pm-6:25pm Meeting Wrap-up
REGISTRATION:
This meet-up will be hosted on Microsoft Teams, and will be recorded to share with others who were not able to attend live. You must RSVP for the event in order to access the Teams Meeting link.JOINING THE EVENT:
Attendees can join the Teams Meeting starting at 4:45pm on the day of the event. The link will be visible only if you RSVP beforehand.Once the event gets underway at 5:00pm, we ask that attendees make sure they are on MUTE, so background noise and distractions are minimized.
During the presentation, attendees can type questions and comments into the chat area, which will be monitored by the event hosts. There will be time for Q&A at the end, where attendees can un-mute their mic and even share their video to ask questions.
**NOTE: As mentioned above, this event will be recorded and shared online, so attendee information may be visible in the recording.
A link to the recording will be posted here on the event page and on the Excelguru social media channels once it is available (usually a day or 2 after the event).
